Saints Sunday inactives pool

SaintFanInATLHELL · 12-26-2018, 11:44 AM

Propose your list. Let's see who's closest on Sunday. Here's mine:

Brees, Cam Jordan, Armstead, Bushrod, D. Davis, Lattimore, Michael Thomas

I don't want to see any of these guys except for being on the sideline in hats.
I still worry about the O-Line. I wish there enough roster spots so that the entire starting O-Line can sit out. But given the circumstances getting Peat more reps at LT along with getting Tom and Clapp into the game will have to suffice. I really wish we had Bushrod back. But with his hamstring he has to be on this list. If he were healthy I'd put Kamara on this list. As it goes, Alvin will be active with a hat on in a box labeled "Only break in case of emergency".

SFIAH

Thirty3 · 12-26-2018, 11:57 AM

Rest the O line. Bring up practice squad guys if necessary. Give Taysom and Bridgewater some QB time.

WhoDat!656 · 12-26-2018, 12:06 PM

Play the starters one series then sit them the rest of the game; let Brees get his 4k passing yards.

stickman · 12-26-2018, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Play the starters one series then sit them the rest of the game; let Brees get his 4k passing yards.

Basically agree with this, although, I might pull Brees as soon as he hits 4000. Let the crowd cheer him as he comes off the field and then hide his helmet.

jeanpierre · 12-26-2018, 01:09 PM

Sitting two weeks is a little worrisome as the offense needs more of a rhythm when the Divisional round gets here and the opponent has continued play, especially if it's Dallas, Chicago, or even LA...

Rest 'em after a half, maybe into the 3rd quarter - then just run, run, run - eating up that clock...

saintsfan1976 · 12-26-2018, 01:21 PM

Great question. Here's what I'd hope for.

Healthy starters play 1st quarter. Follow the process all week, prepare and play. Pull them after a series or two.

Lord_Saint83 · 12-26-2018, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Sitting two weeks is a little worrisome as the offense needs more of a rhythm when the Divisional round gets here and the opponent has continued play, especially if it's Dallas, Chicago, or even LA...

Rest 'em after a half, maybe into the 3rd quarter - then just run, run, run - eating up that clock...

I agree JP, nothing kills teams in the playoffs more than lack momentum. Granted health can kill you too but ive seen plenty divisional playoff home teams lose cause of lack of momentum.

saintfan · 12-26-2018, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Sitting two weeks is a little worrisome as the offense needs more of a rhythm when the Divisional round gets here and the opponent has continued play, especially if it's Dallas, Chicago, or even LA...

Rest 'em after a half, maybe into the 3rd quarter - then just run, run, run - eating up that clock...

Agreed - I like the idea of keeping everybody on routine. I'd play the starters, even if just a drive or three, but I do think I'd pull all the starters I could neighborhood of halftime if not before.

Danno · 12-26-2018, 02:06 PM

Most starters for 1st series, or about 8-10 plays. That keeps the starters in rhythm. Once Brees gets his 8 yards, call timeout and let him walk off the field to a standing ovation.

Do not even think about dressing Armstead.

After about 10 plays, play all subs available. Definitely bench Brees, Kamara, Ingram, Unger, Ramz, Jordan, Rankins, Lattimore, and a few others that may be nursing some minor injuries and the older guys like Watson, Bushrod, Warford, Ginn etc.

saintfan · 12-26-2018, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Do not even think about dressing Armstead.

12-26-2018, 11:44 AM	#1
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Saints Sunday inactives pool Propose your list. Let's see who's closest on Sunday. Here's mine: Brees, Cam Jordan, Armstead, Bushrod, D. Davis, Lattimore, Michael Thomas I don't want to see any of these guys except for being on the sideline in hats. I still worry about the O-Line. I wish there enough roster spots so that the entire starting O-Line can sit out. But given the circumstances getting Peat more reps at LT along with getting Tom and Clapp into the game will have to suffice. I really wish we had Bushrod back. But with his hamstring he has to be on this list. If he were healthy I'd put Kamara on this list. As it goes, Alvin will be active with a hat on in a box labeled "Only break in case of emergency". SFIAH
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12-26-2018, 11:57 AM	#2
Thirty3 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,251	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Rest the O line. Bring up practice squad guys if necessary. Give Taysom and Bridgewater some QB time.
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12-26-2018, 12:06 PM	#3
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Play the starters one series then sit them the rest of the game; let Brees get his 4k passing yards. Danno, leilung, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.

12-26-2018, 12:17 PM	#4
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,596	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Play the starters one series then sit them the rest of the game; let Brees get his 4k passing yards. Basically agree with this, although, I might pull Brees as soon as he hits 4000. Let the crowd cheer him as he comes off the field and then hide his helmet. Barry from MS, WhoDat!656, dam1953 and 1 others like this.

12-26-2018, 01:09 PM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Sitting two weeks is a little worrisome as the offense needs more of a rhythm when the Divisional round gets here and the opponent has continued play, especially if it's Dallas, Chicago, or even LA... Rest 'em after a half, maybe into the 3rd quarter - then just run, run, run - eating up that clock... saintfan, exiled, jnormand and 3 others like this.

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12-26-2018, 01:21 PM	#6
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,530 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Great question. Here's what I'd hope for. Healthy starters play 1st quarter. Follow the process all week, prepare and play. Pull them after a series or two.

12-26-2018, 01:28 PM	#7
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Originally Posted by jeanpierre Sitting two weeks is a little worrisome as the offense needs more of a rhythm when the Divisional round gets here and the opponent has continued play, especially if it's Dallas, Chicago, or even LA... Rest 'em after a half, maybe into the 3rd quarter - then just run, run, run - eating up that clock... I agree JP, nothing kills teams in the playoffs more than lack momentum. Granted health can kill you too but ive seen plenty divisional playoff home teams lose cause of lack of momentum. jnormand and Rell&Gold like this.

12-26-2018, 01:28 PM	#8
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Originally Posted by jeanpierre Sitting two weeks is a little worrisome as the offense needs more of a rhythm when the Divisional round gets here and the opponent has continued play, especially if it's Dallas, Chicago, or even LA... Rest 'em after a half, maybe into the 3rd quarter - then just run, run, run - eating up that clock... Agreed - I like the idea of keeping everybody on routine. I'd play the starters, even if just a drive or three, but I do think I'd pull all the starters I could neighborhood of halftime if not before. jnormand likes this.

12-26-2018, 02:06 PM	#9
Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Most starters for 1st series, or about 8-10 plays. That keeps the starters in rhythm. Once Brees gets his 8 yards, call timeout and let him walk off the field to a standing ovation. Do not even think about dressing Armstead. After about 10 plays, play all subs available. Definitely bench Brees, Kamara, Ingram, Unger, Ramz, Jordan, Rankins, Lattimore, and a few others that may be nursing some minor injuries and the older guys like Watson, Bushrod, Warford, Ginn etc. Rsanders24, saintsfan1976 and Barry from MS like this.

12-26-2018, 02:21 PM	#10
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Originally Posted by Danno Do not even think about dressing Armstead. jnormand and frydaddy like this.